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How does one decide on the best non-invasive test to
investigate stable coronary ischaemia? This is a very
common question faced by many medical practitioners.
Chronic stable angina is a common presentation
encountered in general practitice. Upon clinical assessment
and risk stratification the patient needs to be investigated
further to confirm the diagnosis. The first investigational
modality involves a non-invasive test. It is important that
practitioners possess a practical knowledge of the array of
different tests that are available so that the best suited one
for each patient can be chosen. This article aims to compare
the efficacy and accuracy and the practical utility of the
different non-invasive tests for coronary ischaemia and aid
the practitioner in making sound decisions in this regard.